Measures of Time:
1. Jiffy (बहुत छोटा समय): a very short time; a moment.
E.g. "We'll be back in a jiffy"
2. Split second (संक्षिप्त पल): a very brief moment of time.
E.g. "For a split second, I hesitated"
3. A bit (बहुत छोटा समय): a short time
E.g. "I'll sleep for a bit."
4. A while (कुछ समय के लिए): a period of time.
E.g. "We chatted for a while"
5. Eons (एक लम्बा और अनिश्चित समय ): an indefinite and very long period of time.
E.g. "He reached the crag aeons before I arrived"
6. Ages (एक बहुत लम्बा समय): a very long time.
E.g. "I haven't seen her for ages"
7. A moment (एक पल): a very brief period of time.
E.g. "She was silent for a moment before replying"
8. An instant (क्षण): a precise moment of time.
E.g. "Come here this instant!"
9. Eternity (अनंत काल): infinite or unending time.
E.g. "Their love was sealed for eternity"
Skin problems:
1. Mole (मस्सा): a pigmented spot, mark, or small permanent protuberance on the human body
2. Freckle (चित्ती): any of the small brownish spots in the skin due to augmented melanin production that increase in number and intensity on exposure to sunlight
3. Pimple (मुहांसा): a small inflamed elevation of the skin
4. Acne (मुहांसा): a disorder of the skin caused by inflammation of the skin glands and hair follicles
5. Pigmentation (त्वचा का रंग बदलना) : abnormal colouring of a person's skin, typically resulting from disease
6. Blemish (धब्बा): a small mark or flaw which spoils the appearance of something
7. Rash (लाल चकत्ते): an area of redness and spots on a person's skin, appearing especially as a result of illness
8. Eczema (खाज): a medical condition in which patches of skin become rough and inflamed with blisters which cause itching and bleeding
9. Cyst (पुटी): a growth filled with liquid that forms in or on your body
10. Black head (काला मुहांसा): a small plug of darkened sebum and dead skin cells that fills a pore of the skin especially on the face
11. White head (सफेद मुहांसा): a pale or white-topped pustule on the skin
Telling time:
- The 'seconds' hand, is the thin hand. Every time it moves, a second has gone by. ('Second' की सुई जब भी चलती है मतलब एक सेकंड पूरा हुआ)
- The 'minutes' hand, is a little thick and every time it ticks, a minute has gone by. (मिनट की सुई थोड़ी मोटी होती है, जब भी चलती है मतलब एक मिनट पूरा हुआ)
- The 'hours' hand, is thick too but a little smaller and every time it ticks, an hour has gone by. (घंटे वाली सुई सबसे मोटी होती है, जब वो चलती है मतलब एक घंटा पूरा हुआ)
1. Half past: The standard way to tell the time when it's X:30 is “half past X”. (जैसे समय हुआ है 5:30 (साढ़े पांच) तो आप कहेंगे half past five.)
2. Quarter to: a quarter of an hour is 15 minutes. (जब कोई समय होने में 15 मिनट कम होते हैं, जैसे 12:45 को आप कहेंगे - it is quarter to 1.)
3. Quarter past: 15 mins past the hour. (जब किसी समय के बाद 15 मिनट निकल जाते हैं, जैसे 1:15 समय हुआ हो तो आप कहेंगे - it is quarter past 1.)
4. Noon: midday (दिन के 12 बजे)
5. O'clock: used for indicating position or direction as if on a clock dial that is oriented vertically or horizontally. (दिशा बताना जैसे घड़ी की तरफ इशारा कर रहे हों)
E.g. It is 3 O'clock.
दिन के 12 बजे से पहले का समय a.m. में लिखा जाता है. दिन के 12 बजे के बाद का समय p.m. में लिखा जाता है
6. AM: The time before midday. If it is 6 in the morning, we can say, it is 6 AM. (दिन के 12 बजे से पहले का समय a.m. में लिखा जाता है)
7. PM: The time after midday. If it is 6 in the evening, we can say, it is 6 PM. (दिन के 12 बजे के बाद का समय p.m. में लिखा जाता है)
'To' का इस्तेमाल तब किया जाता है जब समय कितना कम है यह कहना हो; 'Past' का इस्तेमाल तब किया जाता है जब समय कितना ज़्यादा है यह बताना हो
8. Ten to three: 2:50. There are ten minutes left to 3. (इसका मतलब है 3 बजने में 10 मिनट हैं)
9. Ten past three: 3:10. (तीन बजके 10 मिनट)
Tools:
1. Grinder (पीसने का उपकरण): a machine used for grinding something.
"A coffee grinder"
2. Hammer (हथोड़ा): a tool with a heavy metal head mounted at right angles at the end of a handle, used for jobs such as breaking things and driving in nails.
"They work the stone with hammer and chisel"
3. Saw (आरा): a hand or power tool or a machine used to cut hard material (such as wood, metal, or bone) and equipped usually with a toothed blade or disk.
"Cut the wood with a saw"
4. Chisel (छेनी): a long-bladed hand tool with a bevelled cutting edge and a handle which is struck with a hammer or mallet, used to cut or shape wood, stone, or metal.
"Cut away the tiles with a broad-bladed steel chisel"
5. Nail (कील): a small metal spike with a broadened flat head, driven into wood to join things together or to serve as a hook.
"Don't try and hammer nails into the wall"
6. Pulley (चरखा): a piece of equipment for moving heavy objects up or down, consisting of a small wheel
"The blocks of stone had to be lifted into position with a system of pulleys."
7. Shovel (खुरपा): a tool resembling a spade with a broad blade and typically upturned sides, used for moving coal, earth, snow, or other material.
"An area of turf had been dug up by vandals using a pick and shovel"
8. Sickle (दरांती): a short-handled farming tool with a semicircular blade, used for cutting corn, lopping, or trimming.
"The bruise was a dull, greenish sickle of shadow"
9. Axe (कुल्हाड़ी): a tool used for chopping wood, typically of iron with a steel edge and wooden handle.
"I started swinging the axe at the lumps of driftwood"
10. Screw (पेच): a nail-shaped or rod-shaped piece of metal with a winding ridge around its length used for fastening and holding pieces together
"We fastened the rope with a screw"
11. Drill (छेद करने वाली मशीन): a tool or machine with a rotating cutting tip or reciprocating hammer or chisel, used for making holes.
"We need to use a drill to cast a hole"
12. Tongs (चिमटी): an instrument with two movable arms that are joined at one end, used for picking up and holding things.
"Use the tongs for sugar."
Postal Vocabulary Words:
1. Address (पता): the particulars of the place where someone lives or an organization is situated.
"They exchanged addresses and agreed to keep in touch"
2. Addressee (जिसको पत्र लिखा जाए): the person to whom something is addressed.
"The contents of the letters were calculated to cause distress to the individual addressee"
3. Dispatch (जल्दी भेजना): to send off or away with promptness or speed
"Dispatch a letter"
4. Correspondence (चिट्ठी): communication by exchanging letters.
"The organization engaged in detailed correspondence with management"
5. Postal code (डाक कोड): a series of letters or digits or both, sometimes including spaces or punctuation, included in a postal address for the purpose of sorting mail.
"Don't forget to mention your postal code."
6. Freight (जहाज या रेलगाड़ी पर लदा हुआ माल): goods transported in bulk by truck, train, ship, or aircraft.
"A decline in the amount of freight carried by rail"
7. Letterhead (जिस पर पत्र लिखा जाता है): a printed heading on stationery, stating a person or organization's name and address.
"Write to the company's registered office, which you can normally get from their letterhead"
8. Mailman (डाकिया): a postman.
"The mailman would be here soon."
9. Postage (डाक): the sending of letters and parcels by post.
"Proof of postage is required"
10. Stamp (डाक टिकट): fix a postage stamp or stamps on to (a letter).
"Annie stamped the envelope for her"
11. Express delivery (जब कस्टमर को डिलीवरी जल्दी चाहिए होती है तो वह थोड़े ज़्यादा रुपये देकर जल्दी डिलीवर करवा लेता है): Express mail is an accelerated mail delivery service for which the customer pays a surcharge and receives faster delivery.
"If you are in a hurry, choose the option of express delivery."
Family Phrasal Verbs:
1. To grow up (समझदार बनना): to become mature and adult
2. To look up to someone (किसी की इज़्ज़त करना और उनकी प्रशंसा करना): to respect and admire someone
3. To bring someone up (बच्चे को पाल पोस कर बड़ा करना): to raise a child, to give a child particular beliefs
4. To take after someone (किसी के जैसा होना): to resemble in appearance or character
5. To get on with someone (किसी के साथ मित्रवत सम्बन्ध होना): to have a friendly relationship with someone
6. To tell someone off (किसी को फटकारना): to rebuke severely, reprimand
7. To fall out with someone (बहस करना): to have an argument
8. To look after someone (किसी का ख्याल रखना): to take care of someone
9. To get together (साथ में समय बिताना): to spend time together
Rain
a. Drizzle (बूंदा बांदी): light rain falling in very fine drops
b. Shower (मूसलधार बारिश): a brief and usually light fall of rain
c. Downpour (मूसलाधार वर्षा): a heavy fall of rain
d. Flood (बाढ़): an overflow of a large amount of water beyond its normal limits, especially over what is normally dry land
Clouds
a. Cloudy (बादल से घिरा हुआ): (of the sky or weather) covered with or characterized by clouds
b. Gloomy (धुंधला): dark or poorly lit, especially so as to appear depressing or frightening
c. Foggy (कोहरेदार): full of or characterized by fog
d. Overcast (मेघयुक्त): (of the sky or weather) marked by a covering of grey cloud; dull
e. Clear (साफ़): unclouded
Cold
a. Hail (ओला): pellets of frozen rain which fall in showers from cumulonimbus clouds
b. Sleet (ओले के साथ वर्षा): rain containing some ice, as when snow melts as it falls
c. Snow (हिमपात): atmospheric water vapour frozen into ice crystals and falling in light white flakes or lying on the ground as a white layer
d. Snowflake (हिमपात का एक खंड): a small piece of snow that falls from the sky
e. Blizzard (बर्फानी तूफान): a severe snowstorm with high winds
Wind
a. Breeze (हवा): a gentle wind
b. Blustery (तूफ़ानी): (of weather) characterized by strong winds
c. Windy (हवादार): characterized by or exposed to strong winds
d. Gale (झोंका): a very strong wind
e. Hurricane (समुद्री तूफ़ान): a storm with a violent wind, in particular a tropical cyclone in the Caribbean
Temperature
a. Hot (गरम): having a high degree of heat
b. Warm (गरम): of or at a comfortably high temperature
c. Cool (ठंडा): of or at a fairly low temperature
d. Cold (ठंड): of or at a low temperature
e. Freezing (बहुत ठंडा): below 0°C
Other Vocabulary
a. Forecast (भविष्यवाणी): predict or estimate (a future event or trend).
b. Drought (सूखा): a prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to a shortage of water
c. Lightning (आकाशीय बिजली): the occurrence of a natural electrical discharge of very short duration and high voltage between a cloud and the ground or within a cloud, accompanied by a bright flash and typically also thunder.
d. Thunder (बिजली): a loud rumbling or crashing noise heard after a lightning flash due to the expansion of rapidly heated air
e. Rainbow (इंद्रधनुष)
15 TOOLS - Names in English:
1. Hammer (हथौड़ा): a tool with a heavy metal head mounted at right angles at the end of a handle, used for jobs such as breaking things and driving in nails.
2. Trowel (कन्नी): a small handheld tool with a flat, pointed blade, used to apply and spread mortar or plaster.
3. Screwdriver (पेचकस): a tool with a flattened or cross-shaped tip that fits into the head of a screw to turn it.
4. Pliers (चिमटी): pincers with parallel, flat, and typically serrated surfaces, used chiefly for gripping small objects or bending wire.
5. Tape measure (नापने की टेप): a length of tape or thin flexible metal, marked at graded intervals for measuring.
6. Rake (घास या तृण जमा करने का औजार): an implement consisting of a pole with a toothed crossbar or fine tines at the end, used especially for drawing together cut grass or smoothing loose soil or gravel.
7. Spade (फावड़ा): a tool with a sharp-edged, typically rectangular, metal blade and a long handle, used for digging or cutting earth, sand, turf, etc.
8. Fork (कोई चीज़ उठाने के लिए काँटा): a farm or garden tool with three or four prongs, used for digging or lifting.
9. Level (चीज़ों को एक स्तर पर लाना): an instrument marked with a line parallel to the plane of the horizon for testing whether things are horizontal.
10. File (एक स्तर पर लाने के लिए इस्तेमाल किया जाने वाला औजार): tool for establishing a horizontal plane.
11. Wrench (नट बोल्ट कसने का उपकरण): an adjustable tool like a spanner, used for gripping and turning nuts or bolts.
12. Nail (कील): a small metal spike with a broadened flat head, driven into wood to join things together or to serve as a hook.
13. Screw (चूड़ी वाला पेच): a nail-shaped or rod-shaped piece with a spiral groove and a slotted or recessed head designed to be inserted into material by rotating
14. Clamp (पत्थर जोड़ने का लोहा): a device made of wood or metal that is used to hold two things together tightly
15. Shears (कतरनी): a cutting instrument in which two blades move past each other, like scissors but typically larger.
Names of spices:
1. Cumin seeds = जीरा
2. Turmeric = हल्दी
3. Cinnamon = दालचीनी
4. Corriander leaves = धनिया
5. Clove = लौंग
6. Black Mustard seeds = राई
7. Black pepper = काली मिर्च
8. Bay leaves = तेजपत्ता
9. Cardamom = इलाइची
10. Fenugreek = दाना मेथी
11. Asafoetida = हींग
12. Fennel seeds = सौंफ
13. Curry leaves = कड़ी पत्ता
14. Poppy seeds = खसखस
15. Seasame seeds = तिल
16. Watermelon seeds = मगज़
17. Dry mango powder = अमचूर
18. Carom seeds = अजवाइन
19. Garlic = लहसुन
20. Nutmeg = जायफल
Business' Phrasal Verbs:
1. To ask around (बहुत से लोगों से एक ही सवाल करना): to ask many people the same question
E.g. “I will ask around to find out who wants to go to lunch together.”
2. To call back (किसी को फ़ोन करना): to return a phone call
E.g. “I called her yesterday and am waiting for her to call back.”
3. To come across (अनअपेक्षित रूप से मिल जाना): to find unexpectedly
E.g. “If you come across my keys while you’re in the break room, please bring them to me.”
4. To drop by (थोड़े समय के लिए मिलने जाना): to visit briefly; to meet without making an appointment first
E.g. “Drop by my office after the meeting so we can discuss this further.”
5. To figure (something) out (जवाब ढूंढना): to find the answer; to understand
E.g. “The solution isn’t clear to me right now. I’ll figure it out and give you the answer later.”
6. To run by/past Definition (किसी की राय लेने के लिए उनसे चर्चा करना): to discuss something with a person for his or her opinion
E.g. “Please run it by Arthur. He has done this type of project before and can let you know how it should look.”
Measure Words:
1. A bar of (एक चक्की) - soap, gold, chocolate
2. A drop of (एक बूँद) - blood, oil, water
3. A cup of (एक कप) - coffee, milk, tea
4. A glass of (एक गिलास) - water, milk, soda
5. A piece of (एक टुकड़ा) - advice, furniture, luggage
6. A carton of (एक डिब्बा) - icecream, milk, juice
7. A bowl of (एक कटोरा) - cereal, rice, soup
8. A grain of (एक दाना) - rice, sand, truth
9. A slice of (एक भाग) - bread, cheese, meat
10. A roll of (एक रॉल) - tape, toilet paper
Idioms:
1. A hot potato (एक ऐसे मुद्दे के बारे में बात करना जिसके बारे में चर्चा हो रही हो और जो विवाद में हो): speak of an issue (mostly current) which many people are talking about and which is usually disputed
E.g. Gun control is a political hot potato.
2. A penny for your thoughts (किसी से पूछना कि वे क्या सोच रहे हैं): a way of asking what someone is thinking
E.g. You have been quiet for a while, a penny for your thoughts.
3. Actions speak louder than words (लोग जो करते हैं उससे उनके इरादों का पता चलता है): people's intentions can be judged better by what they do than what they say.
E.g. Paul made all sorts of promises when he was on the campaign trail. However, actions speak louder than words, so we'll see how many of those promises he actually keeps.
4. Add insult to injury (किसी बुरी स्तिथि को और बुरा बनना): to further a loss with mockery or indignity; to worsen an unfavorable situation.
E.g. To ask our members to accept a pay cut adds insult to injury.
5. At the drop of a hat: (बिना किसी हिचकिचाहट के; तुरंत) without any hesitation; instantly.
E.g. She cries at the drop of a hat.
6. Back to the drawing board (दोबारा प्रयास करना): when an attempt fails and it's time to start all over.
E.g. We need to go back to the drawing board on this project. I think it had some fundamental flaws from the start.
7. Ball is in your court (जब अगला निर्णय लेना आपके हाथ में होता है): it is up to you to make the next decision or step.
E.g. I've done all I can; now the ball's in your court.
Short forms:
1. Advertisement: Ad
(विज्ञापन)
2. Examination: Exam
(परीक्षा)
3. Gasoline: Gas
(गैसोलिन)
4. Gymnasium: Gym
(व्यायाम का स्थान)
5. Laboratory: Lab
(प्रयोगशाला)
6. Mathematics: Math
(गणित)
7. Influenza: Flu
(ज़ुकाम)
8. Photograph: Photo
(तसवीर)
Ways to say - Wait: When you want to ask someone to wait, use these expressions (जब आपको लोगों को इंतज़ार करने के लिए कहना हो तो इन expressions का इस्तेमाल करें)
1. Hang on a moment (एक मिनट रुकना): used to tell someone to wait or to stop for a brief time
E.g. "Aren't you finished yet?"
"Hold on a moment."
2. Give me a minute/second (मुझे एक मिनट/सेकंड दो): used to ask someone to wait for a short period of time.
E.g. Give me a minute, I'll call you back.
3. I'll be right with you (मैं जल्द ही आपके पास होऊँगा): used for saying that someone is coming very soon.
Make yourself at home. I’ll be right with you.
4. You'll just have to be patient (आपको थोड़ा धैर्यवान होना पड़ेगा): when you have to tell someone that something will take time
E.g. You just had a fight, you'll just have to be patient.
5. Sorry, I'm a bit tied up right now (मैं अभी थोड़ा व्यस्त हूँ): when you have to tell someone you're busy and the person should wait
E.g. I'm tied up right now. I'm busy with a client.
6. Give me a chance (मुझे एक मौका दो और थोड़ा समय दो): Please give me a fair chance and enough time to complete the task.
E.g. Alice: Come on! I need more time to finish the test. Give me a chance!
7. Wait and see (इंतज़ार करो और देखो): wait to find out what will happen before doing something.
E.g. We will have to wait and see what happens.
'Fashion' Terms:
1. Appliqué (एक डिज़ाइन जिसमें एक फैब्रिक के उप्पर दूसरा सिला हुआ होता है): A decorative design made of one piece of fabric sewn on top of another.
2. Boxy (बक्सानुमा): Square in shape with minimal tailoring.
3. Cap Sleeves (कंधे से थोडी नीचे होती है): A sleeve that sits in between sleeveless and short.
4. Filigree (चांदी के लेस का काम): Ornamental work of fine wire, usually in silver or gold, with the addition of tiny beads.
5. Gaiter (एक फैब्रिक जोकि जूते के उप्पर पहना जाता है जोकि एड़ी या घुटने तक जाता है): A piece of fabric worn over the shoe, extending to the ankle or the knee.
6. Iridescent (जो फैब्रिक लाइट में अलग अलग रंग का दीखता है): The property of a fabric that appears to change colour as it catches the light.
7. Knife Pleat (चुन्नट): A sharp, narrow fold.
8. Ombré (गहरे से हल्का होता हुआ रंग): A gradual change of one shade from dark to light (also referred to as degradé)
[16/02 18:47] rajrz903: Types of bags:
1. Barrel (बैग जो पीपे जैसा दिखता है): This type of bag, which is great to enhance a casual look, is similar to a barrel in looks with its cylindrical shape.
2. Clutch (यह छोटा और रेक्टेंगल शेप का होता है): The clutch is suited for an evening out, as it’s small and rectangular and looks more like a letter.
3. Duffel (पहले के समय में सेलर्स इसका इस्तेमाल किया करते थे. यह एक बड़ा बाग है जो स्पोर्ट्स या ट्रेवल के लिए इस्तेमाल किया जाता है.): This kind of bag is rather large and often used for sports or travel. In times’ past, sailors would use this kind of bag.
4. Backpack (इस बैग का पूरा सपोर्ट कन्धों पर होता है): This is a bag that the shoulders support; it has double handles and lies on the back. It’s ideal for sportswear (or school).
5. Hobo (जोकि कन्धे से लटकता है): This kind of bag, which is best for daily wearing, is any big bag that hangs off the shoulder and has a key slot closure.
6. Saddle (गद्दी के आकार का बैग): This bag was originally used on saddles, but can be used casually every day.
7. Wristlet (यह clutch जैसा दखता है जिसमें एक strap लगा होता है): This is a clutch-shaped bag that has either a bracelet or leather-looking strap, which enables the wearer to hold the bag freely.
Weather Phrasal Verbs:
1. Brighten up - the sky becomes lighter and the sun starts to shine
2. Cloud over - the sky becomes covered with clouds
3. Clear up - it stops being rainy or cloudy
4. Warm up - to become warmer
5. Cool down - to become cooler
6. Pelt down - fall very heavily
7. Break through - the sun starts to appear from behind the clouds.
'Illness' Phrasal Verbs:
1. Throw up (उलटी करना) - be sick, vomit
E.g. You'll throw up if you keep eating.
2. Coming down with (बीमार होना) - become sick
E.g. I think I'm coming down with a cold.
3. to get over (स्वस्थ होना) - recover from something
E.g. It took me weeks to get over my cold.
4. Pass out (बेहोश होना) - faint, lose consciousness
E.g. I'll pass out if you don't open a window.
5. Fight off (बीमार होने से बचना) - stop yourself from getting ill
E.g. Eat oranges to help fight off a cold.
6. Broken out (कुछ अचानक से दिखने लगता है) - something appears suddenly
E.g. I've broken out in a rash.
'Picture' Idioms:
1. A mixed picture (किसी स्तिथि के सकारात्मक और नकारात्मक पहलुओं को पर प्रकाश डालना): a portrayal of a situation highlighting both positive and negative aspects of its nature or status.
2. Big picture (किसी चीज़ की पूरी कहानी): the whole story of something; a complete view of something.
3. Picture-perfect (दिखने में उत्तम): perfect in appearance or quality
4. A picture paints a thousand words (एक तस्वीर हज़ार शब्दों के बराबर होती है): a picture can express something more clearly or succinctly than words can.
5. Pretty as a picture (बहुत सुन्दर): very pretty
6. Paint a picture (किसी स्तिथि का विशेष तरीके से वर्णन करना): to describe a situation in a particular way
7. Be out of the picture (किसी स्तिथि का हिस्सा न होना): to no longer be a part of a situation.
8. Every picture tells a story (किसी की आँखों में देखने से ही पता चल जाना कि स्तिथि क्या है) : simply observing the scene or the look on one's face will allow one to determine what has taken place.
Exercise Vocabulary Words:
1. March (कदमताल करना): walk in a military manner with a regular measured tread
2. Leap (छलांग मारना): jump or spring a long way, to a great height, or with great force
3. Crouch (बहुत नीचे झुकना): adopt a position where the knees are bent and the upper body is brought forward and down, typically in order to avoid detection or to defend oneself.
4. Stretch (व्यायाम से पहले करि जाने वाली कसरत): straighten or extend one's body or a part of one's body to its full length, typically so as to tighten one's muscles or in order to reach something.
5. Crawl (रेंगना): move forward on the hands and knees or by dragging the body close to the ground.
6. Lean (झुकाव होना): be in or move into a sloping position.
7. Dive (ग़ोता लगाना): plunge head first into water with one's arms raised over one's head.
Entertainment Phrasal Verbs:
1. To be in the limelight (जब आप ध्यान आकर्षित करते हों): When you are in the limelight, you are the centre of attraction.
E.g. Most of our celebrities are desperate to keep themselves in the limelight.
2. Museum piece (जब आप कहना चाहते हों कि कुछ पुराने ज़माने का है): This expression is used to refer to something that is old or old-fashioned.
E.g. My old Fiat has become a museum piece. I am going to buy a new car.
3. The show must go on (मुसीबतों के बावजूद काम चलते रहना चाहिए): This expression suggests that an event must go on even if there are problems.
E.g. From the hospital bed, he went straight to work. After all, the show must go on.
4. To run the show (किसी संस्था का जिम्मा लेना): To run the show is to be in charge of an organization or activity.
E.g. He joined the company as a lower division clerk, but now he is running the show.
5. To sing your heart out (जूनून से गाना): To sing your heart out is to sing with more passion or intensity.
E.g. He only had a small audience; still he sang his heart out.
6. To be star-studded (जब एंटरटेनमेंट इंडस्ट्री से कोई किसी इवेंट में भाग लेता है): If an event is attended by famous people from the entertainment industry, it is often referred to as a star-studded event.
E.g. The award night was a star-studded event.
7. To steal the show (कुछ ऐसा करना जिससे बोहोत प्रशंसा मिले): To steal the show is to do something that will win the greatest praise.
E.g. She stole the show with her marvelous performance.
7 Party Idioms (7 पार्टी सम्बंधित मुहावरें):
1. The life and soul of the party = the person who's at the centre of all parties! (पार्टी की जान होना)
E.g. She's the life and soul of the party.
(वह पार्टी की जान है.)
2. Let your hair down = forget all your inhibitions (संकोच नहीं करना)
E.g. Go on! Let your hair down for once and have a good time.
(चलो! संकोच न करो और अच्छा समय बिताओ)
3. Have a whale of a time = have a great time (मज़े करना या अच्छा समय बिताना)
E.g. We had a whale of a time at Sonia's birthday.
(सोनिया के जन्मदिन पर हमने बहुत मज़े करें.)
4. Paint the town red = have a wild time (अच्छा समय बिताना)
E.g. They painted the town red all weekend.
(उन्होंने वीकेंड पर काफी अच्छा समय बिताया.)
5. A party animal = a person who loves going to parties (वह व्यक्ति जिसको पार्टी में जाना बहुत पसंद हो)
E.g. John is a real party animal. He's never at home.
(जॉन को पार्टी में जाना बहुत पसंद है. वह कभी घर पर नहीं रहता)
6. A wild child = a young adult who goes to lots of parties (एक युवा वयस्क जो कई पार्टियों में जाता है)
E.g. Emma is a bit of a wild child.
(एमा बहुत पार्टी में जाती है)
7. A social butterfly = a person with lots of friends and acquaintances (एक व्यक्ति जिसके बहुत दोस्त और परिचित लोग हो)
E.g. She's a bit of a social butterfly.
(उसके बहुत दोस्त और परिचित लोग हैं)
Body idioms:
1. All ears (पूरी तरह से सुनने वाला): fully listening
E.g. Give me a minute to finish my work and then I'll be all ears to hear about your project.
2. Break a leg (अच्छा सौभाग्य): good-luck
E.g. Today's the big game, eh? Break a leg!
3. Cold feet (कुछ बड़ा होने से पहले बेचैन होना): nervous just before a big event
E.g. My sister didn't get cold feet until she put her wedding gown on.
4. Cost an arm and a leg (बहुत महंगा होना): be very expensive
E.g. These cakes are delicious, but they cost an arm and a leg.
5. Cry your heart out (ज़ोर ज़ोर से रोना): cry very hard
E.g. I cried my heart out when my best friend moved away.
6. Face the music (चीज़ों का सामना करना): meet, stand up to unpleasant consequences, for example, criticism or punishment
E.g. I stayed out all night. When I eventually got home I had to face the music from my wife.
7. (my) flesh and blood (रिश्तेदार): relative
E.g. I have to hire Mia. She's my own flesh and blood.
8. Get something off one's chest (किसी को अपनी तकलीफ़ बताना): tell someone your problems
E.g. Thanks for listening to me complain about my boss. I just needed to get this off my chest.
'Health' related idioms:
1. Alive and kicking (स्वस्थ होना) - to be well and healthy
E.g. My dad is eighty nine years old and is very much alive and kicking
2. Alive and well (स्वस्थ होना) - to be well and healthy
E.g. The boy who got knocked off his bike was alive and well after the accident
3. As fit as a fiddle (शारीरिक रूप से स्वस्थ होना) - to be healthy and physically fit
E.g. Despite being over ninety, my Mom is as fit as a fiddle
4. As pale as a ghost (पीला सा दिखना) - extremely pale
E.g. I went as pale as a ghost when I saw the man’s bloody face
5. As pale as death (बहुत ज़्यादा पीला) - extremely pale
E.g. He went as pale as death when he was diagnosed with cancer
6. At death’s door (मौत के नज़दीक) - very near death
E.g. The footballer was at death’s door after his heart attack
7. Back on one’s feet (दोबारा स्वस्थ होना) - physically healthy again
E.g. Jimmy is back on his feet after a week in bed with flu
'Boredom' Vocabulary Words:
1. Tedious (बहुत लम्बा और धीमा या बोरियत वाला): too long, slow, or dull; tiresome or monotonous.
E.g. A tedious journey.
2. Monotonous (बोरियत वाला और जो दोहराता रहे): dull, tedious, and repetitious; lacking in variety and interest.
E.g. Our trip across the ocean was monotonous.
3. Unimaginative (जिसमें बहुत कल्पना इस्तेमाल न की गयी हो): not readily using or demonstrating the use of the imagination; stolid and somewhat dull.
E.g. The production was plodding and unimaginative.
4. Uneventful (जो मज़ेदार न हो): not marked by interesting or exciting events.
E.g. A place where dull people lead uneventful lives.
5. Insipid (जिसमें कोई स्वाद न हो): lacking flavour; weak or tasteless.
E.g. Mugs of insipid coffee.
6. Unstimulating (जो दिलचस्पी न जगा सके): not arousing interest or enthusiasm.
E.g. His current job is mundane and unstimulating.
7. Lackluster (जो प्रेरणादयक न हो): lacking in vitality, force, or conviction; uninspired or uninspiring.
E.g. No excuses were made for the team's lackluster performance.
8. Humdrum (जिसमें विविधता या उत्साह न हो): lacking excitement or variety; boringly monotonous.
E.g. Humdrum routine work.
9. Mundane (जिसमें उत्साह न हो): lacking interest or excitement; dull.
E.g. His mundane, humdrum existence.
10. Ho-hum (बोरियत वाला): boring.
E.g. a ho-hum script
Driving Vocabulary Words:
1. Pedestrian (पैदल यात्री): a person walking rather than travelling in a vehicle.
2. Walkway (रास्ता): a passage or path for walking along, especially a raised passageway
3. Sidewalk (फ़ुटपाथ): a paved path for pedestrians at the side of a road; a pavement
4. Round about (सारी दिशाओं में): on all sides or in all directions
5. Overtake (अन्य यान से आगे निकलना): catch up with and pass while travelling in the same direction
6. Indicators (संकेतक): a thing that indicates the state or level of something
7. Air bag (जो भिडन्त होते ही यात्री के बचाव के लिए खुल जाते हैं): a safety device fitted inside a road vehicle, consisting of a cushion designed to inflate rapidly and protect passengers from impact in the event of a collision.
8. Fasten (fasten your seat belt) (अपनी सीट बेल्ट बांधना): close or do up securely
9. Pull over (सड़क के साइड पर वाहन को रोकना): (of a vehicle) move to the side of or off the road
10. Break down (वाहन का खराब हो जाना): (of a machine or motor vehicle) suddenly cease to function
11. Road rage (दूसरे वाहन चालक द्वारा उकसाया जाना): sudden violent anger provoked in a motorist by the actions of another driver
12. Rush hour (जब ट्रैफिक सबसे ज़्यादा होता है): a time during each day when traffic is at its heaviest
13. Congestion (भारी ट्रैफिक): overcrowded with traffic
14. Pothole (यातायाता आदि के कारण सड़क की सतह पर हो जाने वाला गड्ढा): a depression or hollow in a road surface caused by wear or subsidence
15. Run over (किसी को मार कर भाग जाना): to hit someone or something with a vehicle and drive over them
Car vocabulary: Parts of a car
1. Headlight (लाइट जो कार के आगे की तरफ होती है): a powerful light at the front of a motor vehicle
2. Tail light (एक लाल लाइट जोकि वाहन के पीछे होती है): a red light at the rear of a motor vehicle, train, or bicycle
3. Wind shield (एक कांच की शीट जोकि यात्रियों की रक्षा करती है): a transparent screen (as of glass) that protects the occupants of a vehicle
4. Indicator (जिस से पता चलता है वाहन दाएं जायेगा या बाएं): a flashing light or (formerly) other device on a vehicle to show that it is about to change lanes or turn
5. Headrest (जोकि सीट के ऊपर लगा होता है जिस पर सर रख सकते हैं): a padded part extending from or fixed to the back of a seat or chair, designed to support the head.
6. Bumper (वाहन के पीछे लगा हुआ होता है जोकि भिडन्त के समय होने वाले नुकसान से बचाता है): a horizontal bar fixed across the front or back of a motor vehicle to reduce damage in a collision
7. Rear view mirror (एक छोटा शीशा जोकि वाहन चालक को पीछे की रोड देखने में या पीछे आ रहे वाहन को देखने में मदद करता है): a small angled mirror fixed inside the windscreen of a motor vehicle enabling the driver to see the vehicle or road behind
8. Side view mirror (जोकि वाहन चालक को वाहन के साइड का हिस्सा देखने में मदद करते हैं): mirror found on the exterior of motor vehicles for the purposes of helping the driver see areas behind and to the sides of the vehicle, outside of the driver's peripheral vision (in the 'blind spot')
9. Trunk (डिग्गी): the boot of a car
10. Tail pipe (वाहन में लगा हुआ exhaust पाइप): the rear section of the exhaust pipe of a motor vehicle
11. Head (आगे का या ऊपर का हिस्सा): the front, forward, or upper part or end of something, in particular
12. Wiper (शीशे को पोंछने वाले वाइपर): a windscreen wiper
13. Dashboard (जिस से पता चलता है कार की गति क्या है, कार ने कितना सफर किया है): the control panel of a car. Contains gauges used to measure speed, distance traveled, etc.
Adjective degrees: avoid using "very"
1. Very hot = boiling / baking (उबलता हुआ)
"It's baking today, isn't it!"
2. Very cold = freezing (जमानेवाला)
"It's absolutely freezing outside."
3. Very wet = soaking / soaked (बहुत गीला)
"We went out in the storm and got soaked!"
4. Very dry = arid / parched (सूखा)
"It gets really arid here in summer."
5. Very interesting = fascinating (आकर्षित करने वाला)
"This book is fascinating. You should read it."
6. Very important = crucial / vital (ज़रूरी)
"His work as a medical researcher is crucial."
7. Very intelligent = brilliant (प्रतिभाशाली)
"She's a brilliant lawyer."
8. Very easy = effortless (सरल)
"He made the dance routine look effortless."
9. Very nice = lovely / wonderful (अद्भुत)
"We had a lovely holiday."
10. Very pretty = beautiful (सुन्दर)
"We stayed in a beautiful town."
11. Very neat = immaculate (साफ़ सुथरा)
"Her house is absolutely immaculate."
12. Very clean = spotless (बेदाग)
"The hotel kitchen was spotless."
13. Very dirty = filthy / disgusting (गंदा)
"The restaurant bathroom was absolutely filthy."
14. Very hungry = famished / starving (भूखों मारना)
"What's for dinner? I'm starving!"
15. Very good = excellent (अति उत्कृष्ट)
"Her son got an excellent mark in his exam."
16. Very bad = awful / terrible (भयानक)
"I feel terrible. I think I ate something bad."
17. Very tired = exhausted (थका हुआ)
"They were exhausted after their journey."
18. Very sad = depressed (उदास)
"She was depressed after losing her job."
19. Very happy = ecstatic / over the moon / overjoyed (अति आनंदित)
"I was over the moon when I heard the news."
20. Very small = tiny (बहुत छोटा)
"Our house is tiny!"
21. Very big = enormous / huge (विशाल)
"They have an enormous dog. He's quite scary!"
22. Very afraid = terrified / petrified (बहुत डरा हुआ)
"When I felt the earthquake I was terrified."
23. Very angry = furious (अति क्रुद्ध)
"His teacher was furious with him."
24. Very old = ancient (a thing), elderly (a person) (पुराना, बूढ़ा)
"My car is absolutely ancient!"
"His parents are a little elderly."
25. Very funny = hilarious (उल्लासपूर्ण)
"She told a hilarious story about her time as an au-pair."
[16/02 19:04] rajrz903: Body Movements Vocabulary Words:
1. Eyes
a. Wink (आँख मारना): close and open one eye quickly, typically to indicate that something is a joke or a secret or as a signal of affection or greeting
b. Blink (आँख झपकाना): shut and open the eyes quickly
2. Mouth
a. Hum (गुनगुनाना): a low, steady continuous sound like that of a bee
b. Blow (फूँक मारना): (of a person) expel air through pursed lips
c. Lick (चाटना): pass the tongue over (something) in order to taste, moisten, or clean it.
d. Swallow (निगलना): cause or allow (something, especially food or drink) to pass down the throat
3. Hands/ fingers
a. Flick (झटका देना): strike or propel (something) with a sudden quick movement of the fingers
b. Stroke (अंगुली फेरना): move one's hand with gentle pressure over (a surface), typically repeatedly; caress
c. Wave (हाथ से इशारा करना): move one's hand to and fro in greeting or as a signal
d. Pat (थपथपाना): touch quickly and gently with the flat of the hand
e. Grab (पकड़ना): grasp or seize suddenly and roughly
4. Legs
a. Limp (लंगड़ाकर चलना): walk with difficulty, typically because of a damaged or stiff leg or foot
b. Tap (थपथपाना): having or creating a strong rhythmical musical beat
c. Kick (लात मारना) : strike or propel forcibly with the foot
d. Paddle (पानी में पैर मारना): dabble the feet or hands in water.
5. Others
a. Twitch (झटके से खींचना): give or cause to give a short, sudden jerking or convulsive movement
b. Tremble (काँपना): shake involuntarily, typically as a result of anxiety, excitement, or frailty
c. Shiver (ठिठुरना): shake slightly and uncontrollably as a result of being cold, frightened, or excited
d. Shudder (काँप उठना): (of a person) tremble convulsively, typically as a result of fear or revulsion
Emotions Vocabulary Words:
1. Angry (गुस्सा): feeling or showing strong annoyance, displeasure, or hostility
E.g. "She was angry with her boss for criticising her work."
2. Annoyed (खीजा हुआ): slightly angry; irritated
E.g. "I'm very annoyed with him. He hasn't returned any of my calls."
"She was annoyed by his comments."
3. Appalled (भयभीत): very shocked
E.g. "They were appalled to hear that they would lose their jobs."
4. Apprehensive (थोड़ा चिंतित): slightly worried
E.g. "I felt a little apprehensive before my interview."
5. Ashamed (शर्मिंदा): embarrassed or guilty because of one's actions, characteristics, or associations
E.g. "How could you say such a thing? You should be ashamed of yourself!"
6. At the end of your tether (पूरी तरह परेशान): completely fed up
E.g. "The children have been misbehaving all day – I'm at the end of my tether."
7. Bewildered (हक्का-बक्का): very confused
E.g. "He was bewildered by the choice of computers in the shop."
8. Betrayed (धोखा देना): when someone breaks the trust you have in them
E.g. "He betrayed my trust when he repeated my secret to everyone."
9. Confused (परेशान): unable to think clearly
"I'm sorry I forgot your birthday – I was confused about the dates."
10. Confident (आत्म विश्वासी): sure of your abilities
E.g. "I'm confident that we can find a solution to this problem."
11. Cheated (धोखा दिया): when you don't get something that you think you deserve
E.g. "Of course I feel cheated – I should have won that competition."
12. Cross (काफी गुस्सा): quite angry
E.g. "I was cross with him for not helping me, as he said he would."
Dental Problems Vocabulary Words:
1. Tooth decay (दांत की सड़न): also referred to as dental caries or cavities. It occurs when the bacteria in plaque is given the chance to settle on teeth.
2. Gum disease (मसूढ़े की बीमारी): a bacterial infection brought about by accumulations of plaque in the mouth.
3. Root infection (जब दांत का निचले हिस्से में बैक्टीरिया लग जाते हैं): when the root (the bottom part) of a tooth becomes infected and fills up with bacteria.
4. Enamel degradation (जब दांत बहुत मीठा या सॉफ्ट ड्रिंक पीने से पीले होने लगते हैं): characterised by very round and noticeably discoloured enamel surfaces. It occurs as a result of exposure to corrosive materials like fizzy drinks and sugary snacks.
5. Dry mouth (जब आपका मुँह जल्दी जल्दी सूखने लगता है): this condition is sometimes called xerostomia, but it is most easily recognised with the simple term ‘dry mouth.’ Unsurprisingly, it is caused by a lack of saliva in the mouth.
6. Mouth sores (मसूड़ों में घाव होना): small, shallow lesions that develop on the soft tissues in your mouth or at the base of your gums.
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